Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CCR 44
Date: Aug 19, 2016

#R1#
Nakamura throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Meridius on the side of the head.
That kick from Meridius tenderised Nakamura's leg. Nakamura is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nakamura looks to land a left hand but Meridius moved out of range nicely.
Meridius feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Meridius ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nakamura throws out a loose jab but Meridius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Meridius seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Meridius ducks under a wild hook from Nakamura.
Meridius seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A big left from Nakamura misses.
Meridius with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Meridius takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A clash of legs there as Meridius blocks the low kick.
Meridius's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nakamura under the eye.
Nakamura jabs Meridius right on the nose. Meridius blinks but takes it well.
Nakamura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Meridius manages to avoid it.
Nakamura avoids a punch combination nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakamura cracks Meridius with an open hand slap.#T1#
Meridius misses with a series of wild punches.
Meridius takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nakamura scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A slow jab from Nakamura misses its intended target.
Nakamura connects with a body shot that sends Meridius's belly button to the back.
Meridius walks into a left hand.
Nakamura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Meridius was well out of range. Poor timing from Nakamura.
Meridius tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Nakamura manages to circle out of the way.
Nakamura connects with the punch.
Meridius ducks under a wild hook from Nakamura.
Meridius is looking to counter the offense by Nakamura and move into the clinch.
Meridius slips a straight right by Nakamura.
Nakamura throws a hook but Meridius avoids it easily.
Meridius tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Nakamura manages to circle out of the way.
Nakamura connects with a right hand. Meridius shakes it off.#ROC2#
Meridius is rocked!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meridius takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nakamura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nakamura slips a jab from Meridius.
Nakamura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Meridius.
Nakamura throws a hook but Meridius avoids it easily.
Meridius avoids the body shot from Nakamura.
Meridius takes a jab right on the kisser. #CL#
Meridius moves into range and clinches up with Nakamura.
Meridius blocks a body shot from Nakamura.
Meridius dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nakamura misses with a body punch.
Meridius lands a body shot.
Meridius lands an uppercut.
Nakamura misses with a hook to the ribs.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T3#
Meridius lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nakamura backwards.
Meridius throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nakamuras head.
Nakamura misses with some punches.
Meridius lands a right hand.
A bit of stalling here from Meridius.
Nakamura misses with the head strike.
Nakamura tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nakamura tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Meridius's elbow.
Meridius blocks an uppercut.
Nakamura blocks a body shot from Meridius.
Meridius lands a body shot.
A bit of stalling here from Meridius.
Meridius working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nakamura tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Meridius throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nakamuras head. #T4#
Nakamura misses with some punches.
Nakamura tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nakamura.
Nakamura misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nakamura has a couple of punches blocked by Meridius.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nakamura fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Meridius lands with a light punch inside.
Nakamura misses with a short punch on the inside.
Meridius misses with a hook from the clinch.
Meridius lands a nice uppercut.
Meridius working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nakamura swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Meridius blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Meridius.
Come on Meridius - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nakamura misses with a punch to the body.
Meridius works on Nakamura's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shinya Nakamura dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Sloppy strikes from Nakamura. Those never looked like landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nakamura. Meridius does a little dance to reset his feet.
Meridius tries to counter by clinching up but Nakamura breaks away and moves out of range.
Meridius uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nakamura.#TD2#
Nakamura shoots in and bounces Meridius off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Nakamura preventing the sweep.
Nakamura landing some decent shots from guard.
Nakamura working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Meridius is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nakamura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nakamura pushes down on Meridius's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meridius tries to get to full guard but Nakamura has control of the leg.
Nakamura is taking a breather. Meridius says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T1#
Meridius tries to get to full guard but Nakamura has control of the leg.
Nakamura stalling.
Meridius tries to get to full guard but Nakamura has control of the leg.
Meridius taking some punishment here, with Nakamura in his half guard.
Nakamura is nestled in close to Meridius, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Meridius tries to get to full guard but Nakamura has control of the leg. #T2#
Nakamura working the head and body with strikes.
Nakamura has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Meridius is not content to let Nakamura control the position.
Meridius trying to control from the bottom.
Meridius is trying to get back to full guard.
Nakamura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Meridius keeps working.
Nakamura winds up and cracks Meridius with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nakamura is keen to just control but Meridius is a slippery customer.
Meridius missing with punches from the bottom.
Meridius wants to control but Nakamura is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Meridius is looking to improve his position.
Nakamura takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nakamura content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Meridius is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nakamura takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nakamura winds up and cracks Meridius with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Meridius tries to get to full guard but Nakamura has control of the leg.
Nakamura is controlling the pace.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nakamura connects with a nice short shot to Meridius's temple.
Meridius tries to get to full guard but Nakamura has control of the leg.
Well, if Nakamura is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Nakamura's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Meridius knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nakamura on the ground.#T4#
Meridius trying to control but Nakamura postures up.
Meridius is refusing to be controlled, as Nakamura sits in half guard.
Nakamura is thwarting Meridius's attempts to control the position.
Nakamura drops an elbow to the side of Meridius's head. #SUB#
Meridius looking for submissions off his back.
Ground and pound from Nakamura.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nakamura stalling.
Meridius trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shinya Nakamura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Meridius gets tackled into the cage by Nakamura. Nakamura maintains the clinch.
A short right from Meridius.
Nakamura misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Nakamura fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Meridius.
Nakamura tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Meridius's elbow.
Meridius slowing the pace effectively.
Maximiliano Meridius has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Meridius.
Meridius blocking some punches.
Nakamura blocks a body shot from Meridius.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura throws a head punch that misses.
Nakamura tries to throw a body punch but Meridius avoids it by throwing Nakamura back against the cage.
Nakamura tries a body shot but Meridius blocks it.
Nakamura tries to throw a body punch but Meridius avoids it by throwing Nakamura back against the cage.
Nakamura swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nakamura blocking some punches. #T1#
Meridius lands an uppercut.#TD2#
Nakamura has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Meridius uses from the top position.
Nakamura utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shinya Nakamura has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nakamura wants to sweep here but Meridius controlling him for the moment.
Nakamura keeping moving, preventing Meridius from controlling successfully.
Meridius has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Meridius throws a big right hand that misses.
Meridius engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Meridius being controlled here momentarily.
Meridius wants to control from the top but Nakamura keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T2#
Nakamura has Meridius pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Meridius, right into the meat.
Maximiliano Meridius is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Nakamura scores with a takedown into Meridius's guard.
Nakamura postures up and lands a big shot to Meridius's brow.
Nakamura trying to control but Meridius is working from the bottom.
Nakamura content to stall in guard here.
Meridius is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Nakamura preventing the sweep.
Nakamura is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nakamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Meridius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakamura controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nakamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Meridius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakamura stopping the sweep attempt from Meridius.
Meridius is working hard here to advance position.
Nakamura stays in close to Meridius's body and controls the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Nakamura with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nakamura working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Shinya Nakamura is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Meridius working for a triangle but Nakamura defends it easily.
Meridius tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maximiliano Meridius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Meridius has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Nakamura has passed into side control.
Meridius tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Nakamura easily slips into full mount!
Nakamura looking to control and managing it successfully.
Meridius tries to reverse the position but Nakamura maintains control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nakamura controlling his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shinya Nakamura comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nakamura winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shinya Nakamura!
After the big win, Shinya Nakamura made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Bloodlust Horde Fightwear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: CCR 39
Date: Jul 15, 2016

#R1#
Meridius swings widly with a right hand
and Tudekiks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tudekiks misses with a wild combination.
Tudekiks throws a combination. Meridius tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tudekiks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A shot to the liver by Meridius. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Meridius gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Meridius working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tudekiks tries to break free but Meridius pushes him back against the cage.
Meridius is trying to maintain a safe position but Tudekiks gets an underhook and turns Meridius into the cage.
Tudekiks lands a right hand. #T1#
Meridius stalling against the cage.
Meridius avoiding damage.
Meridius seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#BC2#
Tudekiks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Meridius is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tudekiks is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tudekiks looks to land a combination but Meridius avoids it well.
Meridius looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
No joy there for Tudekiks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tudekiks throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Tudekiks breaks from the clinch.
Tudekiks is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Meridius throws a leg kick
and Tudekiks counters with a one-two to the body. #T2#
Meridius throws out a loose jab but Tudekiks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tudekiks avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL2#
Tudekiks rushes Meridius and presses him up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tudekiks wants to break the clinch but can't.
Meridius makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Meridius working aggressively here.
Meridius tries a body shot but Tudekiks blocks it.
Meridius swings wildly with an uppercut but Tudekiks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Meridius tries to throw a body punch but Tudekiks avoids it by throwing Meridius back against the cage. #BC2#
Tudekiks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Meridius misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL#
Meridius closes the distance and pushes Tudekiks back into the cage.
Tudekiks is trying to break free.
A short right from Meridius. #BC2#
Tudekiks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Meridius lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Meridius throws a lazy right hand but Tudekiks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tudekiks flicks out a counter leg kick but Meridius steps away.
Tudekiks tries to bum rush Meridius with a series of wild strikes but Meridius uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tudekiks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Meridius avoids the body shot from Tudekiks.
Meridius connects with a body shot that sends Tudekiks's belly button to the back.#T4#
Tudekiks moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meridius with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Meridius throws a body shot but no joy.
Meridius walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Meridius tries to clinch up but Tudekiks circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Meridius closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Meridius keeps control of Tudekiks as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tudekiks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Meridius slowing the pace effectively.
Meridius misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Tudekiks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Suleijma Tudekiks will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Meridius's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tudekiks connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Meridius scrambles back to his feet.
Meridius wants to clinch.
Maximiliano Meridius is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Meridius falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Tudekiks to counter with a crisp jab.
Tudekiks is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Tudekiks scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tudekiks moves away from the strike by Meridius.
Tudekiks lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tudekiks misses with a jab, cross combination. #T1#
Meridius is looking to clinch but Tudekiks is avoiding it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tudekiks.
Tudekiks slips under a jab from Meridius.
Tudekiks is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tudekiks punishes Meridius's body with a nice straight punch.
Tudekiks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Meridius.
Tudekiks misses with a series of wild punches.
Meridius misses with a two punch combination.
Tudekiks fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Meridius has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
Tudekiks tries a low kick but Meridius avoids it.
Tudekiks avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Meridius fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tudekiks checks it well.
Suleijma Tudekiks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Meridius sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tudekiks misses with a head kick.
Meridius rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tudekiks counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meridius throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Tudekiks counter with a right hand.
Meridius tries to clinch up.
Tudekiks lands with a good body shot.
No joy there for Meridius, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T3#
Meridius tries to clinch but Tudekiks is having none of it.
Meridius throws a poor cross that misses
and Tudekiks counters with a straight right hand.
Tudekiks rushes Meridius and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Meridius is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Tudekiks piles on the pressure and Meridius crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Suleijma Tudekiks!
Suleijma Tudekiks gave a mention to Namunamu Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: CCR 34
Date: Jun 17, 2016

#R1#
Panado shoots for a takedown but Meridius saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Panado doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Meridius counters with a two punch combo.
Meridius swinging wildly here.
Meridius keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Maximiliano Meridius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ernesto Panado.
Meridius throws a right and a left that Panado avoids nicely.
Meridius attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Horrible takedown attempt by Panado or perhaps it was just good defense by Meridius, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panado shoots in but no luck this time.
Meridius defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Panado.
Panado has his takedown stuffed
and Meridius counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Panado showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Meridius.
A big right from Meridius misses.
Panado shoots in looking for a takedown. Meridius tries to sprawl out of it but Panado keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Meridius manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Panado dives in and grabs Meridius's left leg, looking for a takedown. Meridius pushes down on Panado's head and hops out.
Panado misses with a takedown
and Meridius cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Meridius throws a jab when Panado was well out of range.
Panado ducks under a wild hook from Meridius.
Meridius stuffs the takedown.
Panado with a poor takedown
and Meridius counters with a stiff right hand.
Panado doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Meridius counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Panado has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#T2#
Nice takedown defense from Meridius. No joy for Panado on that attempt.
Meridius throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Meridius throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Panado falls off balance throwing a combination
and Meridius cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Meridius swinging wildly here.
Panado takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Panado tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Meridius swivels and escapes.
Panado doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Panado throws a leg kick
and Meridius cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Panado shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Meridius pinned against the cage. Meridius gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Meridius seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T3#
Meridius defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Panado.
Panado tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Panado shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Meridius seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Meridius connects with a single shot there.
Meridius attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Panado misses with a double jab
and Meridius counters with a nice uppercut.
Panado shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Meridius as he jumps to the side.
It looked like Meridius was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Panado.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Panado is defended easily by Meridius.#T4#
Meridius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panado.
Meridius jabs Panado to the body, keeping him at a distance.#TD2#
Panado gets a double leg takedown into Meridius's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Meridius wants to get back to his feet but Panado is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Meridius knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Panado on the ground.
Panado stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Meridius swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Panado drops back looking for a leg! Meridius is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Meridius manages to kick Panado off! Panado jumps back into Meridius's guard.
Meridius is looking to stand up but Panado isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Panado slips nicely into half guard.#ES#
Meridius manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Panado keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maximiliano Meridius dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Panado shoots for a takedown but Meridius saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Meridius scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Meridius tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Panado is able to avoid easily.
Panado swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Meridius wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Panado shoots and misses
and Meridius makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Meridius is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Panado can do to turn this around?
Panado takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Meridius connects with a leg kick. Panado looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Panado checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Meridius takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Meridius slaps away a takedown attempt from Panado, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Meridius was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Maximiliano Meridius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ernesto Panado.
Meridius throws a jab but it's blocked by Panado.
Panado tries to score a power double leg takedown but Meridius sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Panado somewhat.#T1#
No joy there for Meridius, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Meridius lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Meridius.
Panado shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Meridius defends it nicely.
Maximiliano Meridius is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Panado is defended easily by Meridius.
Meridius half committed to a counter leg kick.
Maximiliano Meridius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Panado takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Panado fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T2#
Panado darts in looking for a takedown but Meridius gets double underhooks and turns Panado into the cage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Panado.
Meridius throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meridius lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Panado at a distance.
We've been told by Meridius's head coaches at Animal House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Meridius throws a right and a left that both miss.
Panado fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.#TD2#
Panado drives through with a takedown into Meridius's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Meridius is looking to stand up but Panado isn't so interested in that idea. #T3##ES#
Meridius is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Panado presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC#
Meridius pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Panado or perhaps it was just good defense by Meridius, which made it look bad.
Panado doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Meridius connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maximiliano Meridius is winning the standup battle so far.
Meridius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Panado with the counter takedown but Meridius avoids it easily.
Meridius misses with a jab, cross combination.
Panado shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Meridius but Meridius pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sloppy strikes from Meridius. Those never looked like landing. #T4#
Panado shoots and misses
and Meridius counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Panado has his takedown stuffed
and Meridius counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Meridius throws a right hand that misses
and Panado counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Panado tries for a takedown but Meridius circles away easily
and Meridius counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Panado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No luck for Panado with that takedown attempt.
Panado fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Meridius avoids it really well and circles away.
Panado is breathing heavily.
Meridius defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Panado.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maximiliano Meridius dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Panado checks a leg kick nicely.
Meridius displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Panado.
Panado shoots and misses
and Meridius counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Meridius lands with a good body shot.
Panado misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A quick step to the side and Meridius tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maximiliano Meridius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ernesto Panado.
Panado shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Meridius counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panado showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Meridius.
Panado takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Panado tries for a takedown but Meridius circles away easily
and Meridius counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Meridius scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T1#
Panado shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Meridius counter with a right hand.
Meridius throws a right hand that Panado ducks under and follows up with a left that Panado also avoids with ease.
Panado misses with a takedown
enabling Meridius to counter with a crisp jab.
Panado tries to score a power double leg takedown but Meridius sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Panado somewhat.
Panado takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Panado closes the distance and clinches up with Meridius, looking for a takedown. Panado pushes Meridius against the cage but Meridius circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Meridius throws a one two combo. #T2#
Meridius lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Meridius throws a good cross that connects. #ROC#
Panado is rocked!
Meridius lands a jab to the head.
Panado is still on wobbly legs! Can Meridius finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Meridius connects with a stiff jab that staggers Panado - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Maximiliano Meridius!
Our winner, Maximiliano Meridius, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Ernesto Panado spoke after the fight, saying 'good win to my opponent sorry to my fans next time I will fight harder '.

Event: CCR 30
Date: May 21, 2016

#R1#
Meridius lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#TD2#
Joe shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Joe was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Meridius is working to avoid the ground and pound but Joe connects with a decent elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joe is putting a hurting on Meridius here, landing some big shots from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Meridius is trying to get back to his feet.
Joe lands a decent elbow from side control.
Joe lands a few punches from side control.#SUB2#
Joe working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Joe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joe scoring with punches and elbows.
Joe lands some shots froms side control.
Meridius is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Meridius is working to avoid the ground and pound but Joe connects with a decent elbow.
Joe working the body and head with strikes.
Joe scoring with punches from side control. #SUB2#
Joe is working to tighten his grip on Meridius's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Meridius has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Joe is really squeezing tight and eventually Meridius passes out! Joe breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Glass Joe! Glass Joe retains his middleweight title!
Glass Joe bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: CCR 26
Date: Apr 30, 2016

#R1#
Meida shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Meridius pinned against the cage. Meridius gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Meridius lands with a good body shot.
Meridius moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Meridius has closed the distance and engaged Meida in a clinch.
Meridius is stalling here.
Meridius lands a shot to the body.
Meridius digs a right hand underneath Meida's ribcage. Meida let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T1#
Meida tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Meridius lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Meida backwards. #TD#
Meida successfully pulls guard.
Meridius is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Meida tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Meida is working hard here to advance position.
Meida looking to control.
Meridius postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Meida controls Meridius momentarily but Meridius frees himself.
Meridius told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Meridius trying to control but Meida is working from the bottom.
Meridius landing with the ground and pound.
Meridius throws an elbow that misses. Meida uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Meridius's guard. Nice move by Meida!#REVR##T2##SUB#
Meida drops back looking for a leg! Meridius is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Meridius manages to kick Meida off! Meida jumps back into Meridius's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Meridius is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Meida is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Meridius is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Meida avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Meridius has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Meida is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Meridius.#SUB#
Meida tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Meida has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Meridius regains half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Meridius actively working from the bottom here.
Meida prevents Meridius from improving his position.#SUB#
Meida is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Meridius looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Meida looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Meridius looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Meida is working for a kimura but Meridius is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Meida is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Meida is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Meridius gets back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Meridius working for submissions but it's allowed Meida to get to half guard.
Meridius wants to improve his position but Meida is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Maximiliano Meridius will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Meida dives in and grabs Meridius's left leg, looking for a takedown. Meridius pushes down on Meida's head and hops out.#CL2#
Meida gets tackled into the cage by Meridius. Meridius maintains the clinch.
Meridius has Meida pushed against the cage.
Meida jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Meridius walks away with a smile on his face. Meida gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Good standup being displayed there by Meridius as he connects with a hook.
Meridius throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CUT2#
It looks like Thiago Meida has been cut.#CL2#
Meridius has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Meridius. #TD#
Meida manages to pull guard.
Meridius throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Meida working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Meridius doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Meridius manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Meridius slips nicely into half guard.#T1#
Meida controlling the position well. #SUB2#
Meridius is looking for a kimura here.
Meida slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Meida lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Meridius is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Meida is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
Meridius lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Meridius must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Meridius is working Meida over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Meida seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Meridius postures up.
Meridius looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Meridius accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Meida avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Meridius loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Meida trying to keep a closed guard but Meridius is proving a slippery customer.
Meida tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Meridius is looking to work some ground and pound but Meida has wrist control.#T3#
Meridius trying to control but Meida is working from the bottom.
Meridius is looking to work some ground and pound but Meida has wrist control.
Meida trying to control the position.
Meida keeping moving, preventing Meridius from controlling successfully.
Meida is trying to keep Meridius in close.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Meida avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Meridius has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Meridius tries to free his leg and advance position but Meida is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Meida with a lazy takedown attempt
and Meridius counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Meida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meida shoots in for a takedown but Meridius shows good takedown defense.
Meida sets himself, and Meridius steps forward looking for the clinch! Meida avoids it this time.#T4##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Meridius gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Meida is trying to maintain the position but Meridius is very close to passing his half guard.
Meida is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Meridius scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Meridius seems to be looking for submissions.
Meida trying to control here.
Meridius is trying to control the action in half guard but Meida is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Meida works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maximiliano Meridius showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Thiago Meida's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Meida with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Meridius to score with a decent uppercut.
Meida shoots in for a takedown but Meridius shows good takedown defense.
Meida closes this distance looking for a takedown but Meridius circles away.
Meridius moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CL2#
Meridius rushes Meida and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Meida tries to pull guard but Meridius won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Meida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meida jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Meridius walks away with a smile on his face. Meida gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meridius lands with a nice combination. Meida backs away looking to recover.
Maximiliano Meridius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meida walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Meridius keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Maximiliano Meridius seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1##CL2#
Meridius closes the distance and clinches.
Meida tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Meridius just stands there and leans against the cage.
Meridius pushes Meida back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Meida is trying to pull guard but Meridius turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Meida tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A shot in the inside from Meridius.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Meida tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Meridius just stands there and leans against the cage.
Meida tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Meridius smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Meridius has Meida up against the cage in a clinch. #T2#
Meida tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Still in the clinch, Meridius scores with a nice short uppercut.
Meida tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Meridius lands a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Meridius turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Meridius wants to lay and pray for a moment but Meida keeps working.
Meridius lands a decent elbow from side control.
Meridius lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Meida down.
Meridius is looking to take a break and control but Meida is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Meridius fails to land a wild elbow strike. #T3#
Meida tries to buck Meridius off but Meridius is having none of it.#SUB2#
Meridius tries for a kimura but Meida is defending well.
Meida is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Meridius looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Maximiliano Meridius is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Meida is holding Meridius down, trying to stall.
Meida is trying to escape the position but Meridius is controlling the position.
Maximiliano Meridius has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Meida tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Meridius is staying tight to Meida's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SUB2#
Meridius is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Meida has escaped the position, nice work there.
Meida is looking for a sweep.
Meridius lands a nice forearm strike.
Meida tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Meridius wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Meridius.
Meida sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Thiago Meida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Meridius content to control rather than advance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maximiliano Meridius comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Meridius has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 26:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maximiliano Meridius!
A very excited looking Maximiliano Meridius made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: CCR 23
Date: Apr 15, 2016

#R1#
Motta throws a lazy right hand but Meridius sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Meridius is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Motta.
Motta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Meridius connects with a good right hand that stumbles Motta. Motta circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT#
It looks like Leonardo Motta has been cut.
Motta connects with a body shot that sends Meridius's belly button to the back.
Motta throws a hook but Meridius blocks it.
Motta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Meridius.
Motta swings widly with a right hand
and Meridius counters with a straight right hand.
Motta misses with a straight right.
A decent looking cross lands there for Motta.
Motta jabs at Meridius's body.
Motta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Meridius takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Motta is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Meridius.
Meridius gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Meridius throws an off balance right hand
and Motta counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Meridius swings widly with a right hand
and Motta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Meridius fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Motta, pushing him back against the ropes.
Meridius looking to slow down the pace here.
Motta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Motta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Meridius lands with a short shot to the head.
Motta lands an uppercut.
Meridius swings wildly with an uppercut but Motta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Meridius working aggressively here.
Meridius has a couple of punches blocked by Motta.
Meridius misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Motta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Meridius looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Meridius moves out of range as Motta strikes.
Motta lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Meridius circles away quickly and effectively.
Leonardo Motta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Motta lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Meridius circles away quickly and effectively.#T2#
Motta scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Motta looks to land a left hand but Meridius moved out of range nicely.
Motta fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Meridius looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A punch combination from Motta misses.
Meridius wants to clinch.
Motta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Meridius moves away.
Motta throws a predictable looking body shot
and Meridius counters with a series of strikes. Motta will be more careful next time no doubt.
Motta misses with a looping right.
Meridius blocks a jab.
Meridius wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Meridius scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Motta shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Meridius eats them both and turns towards Motta to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Meridius digs a good hook to Motta's body. #T3#
Motta on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Meridius ducks under a wild hook from Motta.
Meridius looks to land a combination but Motta avoids it well.
Meridius tries to clinch up.
Motta scores with a one two! Meridius had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Meridius keeps the fight on the outside.
Motta scores with a jab. Meridius acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Motta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Meridius looks to land a combination but Motta avoids it well.
Meridius looks to land a combination but Motta avoids it well.
Meridius walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Motta moves forwards but Meridius connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Motta misses with a hook #CL#
and Meridius counters by clinching up. #T4#
Motta scores with a shot to the side of Meridius's head.
Meridius tries to stall but Motta uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Motta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Motta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Motta misses with some punches. #BC2#
Motta breaks the clinch.
Motta throws a nice looking combination but Meridius bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As Motta tries to get set, Meridius tries to push him back and clinch up but Motta manages to avoid the attempt.#KD2#
Motta drops Meridius with a beautiful combination! Meridius stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Motta is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Meridius is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Maximiliano Meridius has been cut.
Meridius misses with an uppercut.
Meridius swats away the attempt to clinch by Motta.
Meridius is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Motta.
Motta misses with an uppercut
and Meridius counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A lazy left from Meridius finds it's target.
Motta throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Meridius counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Meridius.
Motta swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Motta breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leonardo Motta dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Motta thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Motta tries to get set, Meridius tries to push him back and clinch up but Motta manages to avoid the attempt.
Motta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Motta misses with a hook. Meridius ducked under it nicely.
Meridius appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Meridius takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Motta misses with a right hand
and Meridius counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Motta throws a jab when Meridius was well out of range.
Motta misses with a looping right.
Meridius tries to counter by clinching up but Motta breaks away and moves out of range.
Motta looks to land a left hand but Meridius moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Motta.
Meridius ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Meridius tries to clinch there but Motta circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Motta's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Motta duly obliges.
Motta lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Meridius circles away quickly and effectively.
Meridius jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Motta ducks right into an uppercut from Meridius. #T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Meridius looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Motta throws out a powerful jab.
A big right from Motta misses.
Meridius seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Motta wants to clinch.
Meridius is looking to counter the offense by Motta and move into the clinch.
Motta swings away with a body shot that misses
and Meridius counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#
Motta is rocked!
Motta throws a lazy right hand but Meridius sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Motta misses the body punch
and Meridius counters with a big right hand! Oh Motta is in trouble here! Meridius follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maximiliano Meridius!
A relieved looking Maximiliano Meridius thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: CCR 20
Date: Apr 02, 2016

#R1##CL#
Meridius gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Meridius lands a body shot.
Glavata looks winded!
Meridius effectively controlling the action here.
Meridius lands a left hand.
Meridius lands a body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Meridius.
Meridius lands a right hand that snaps the head of Glavata backwards.
Meridius lands a hook to the side of the head.
Meridius lands with a short shot to the head.
Meridius lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Meridius breaks the clinch.
Glavata takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Meridius misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Glavata takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Glavata misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Meridius circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Meridius counter with a right hand. #CL#
Meridius darts in and clinches Glavata up against the cage.
Meridius gets through Glavata's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Meridius manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Meridius lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Glavata backwards. #BC#
Meridius escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Glavata darts in trying to clinch
and Meridius counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Glavata doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Meridius scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've been told by Meridius's head coaches at Animal House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Glavata gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Meridius gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Glavata is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maximiliano Meridius!
A victorious Maximiliano Meridius thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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